Louise C. Mason

Born in Kresgeville on June 13, 1926, she was a daughter of the late David and Mary Frantz Krechel.

She was the cafeteria manager at Todd Hill Elementary School in LaGrange, N.Y., for many years until her retirement.

Louise was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Hyde Park, N.Y. She was an avid domino player and loved to solve word puzzles.

Louise cherished all of her family, friends and many pets including Stitch, who was her constant companion.

In Church of Our Savior, Lebanon Springs, N.Y., on April 17, 1949, she married her true love, Iver "Bud" Mason, who predeceased her in April 1999.

Survivors include her son, John D. Mason Sr. and his companion, Christine Yeaple, of Fort Collins, Colo.; her daughter, Mary Jo Francese and her husband, Peter, of Hyde Park, N.Y.; her grandchildren: Jennifer, Nicole, John Jr., Gina, Heather, Tiffany and Brent; several great-grandchildren; two brothers: Martin Krechel and his wife, Beverly, of Arizona, and Henry Krechel and his wife, Doris, of Pennsylvania; her sister, Estelle Altemose and her husband, Ken, of Pennsylvania; her sister-in-law, Louise "Lou" Krechel of South Carolina, and Eleanor Polhemus of Pennsylvania; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Joshua, David and Forest Krechel; and her sister, Mary Young.

Louise's family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Victory Lake Nursing Center, and St. Francis and Vassar hospitals for their care and compassion.

There are no calling hours. In keeping with Louise's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church in Hyde Park, N.Y., at a later date.